Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to US President Donald Trump's 'scum' and 'violent people' remarks, calling them 'vulgarity.' Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran was 'over' and called its leadership 'sick' and 'vicious.' The US conducted strikes in Iran following attacks on commercial ships.
Iran claims US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of blockades, release of frozen assets, and a reconstruction plan. Pakistani and Qatari mediation is credited. The next key challenge is deconfliction in Lebanon.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are heading to Switzerland for talks following a ceasefire in Lebanon. The talks aim to turn an interim Iran war pact into a lasting regional deal, potentially reviving efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil supplies.
Iran's top diplomat stated a peace deal with the US requires Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. Concerns grow that Israel may undermine diplomatic efforts, with Donald Trump criticizing Israeli actions in Beirut as "vicious" and "irresponsible." A Hezbollah official confirmed Iran's commitment to demanding Israeli troop withdrawal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran and Washington are close to signing a memorandum to end a conflict. He stated that the agreement, which will be signed digitally, could happen in the coming days as final talks conclude.
Iran has suspended peace talks with the US in protest against Israel's offensive in Lebanon, threatening negotiations over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump suggested he was open to a halt in talks, stating "going silent would be very good."
Iran reports progress in talks with the US but states a deal is not imminent. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a possible agreement, but Iran's spokesman cited remaining issues. The reported deal involves a ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but faces Republican opposition and cautious industry outlook.
Oman and Iran held talks to establish principles for safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, discussing international law and trade routes. The Omani Foreign Minister also received a message regarding Pakistani-mediated US-Iran negotiations.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that ships entering the Strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy, amidst reports of a ship being seized near a UAE port. Iran claims the strait remains open for commercial ships under its naval oversight. This comes after the US imposed a counterblockade on Iranian ports, stranding thousands of ships. Araghchi, speaking at a Brics meeting in India, denounced US and Israeli actions, calling them violations of international law, and urged Brics nations to condemn these violations. He also warned the UAE that cooperation with Israel would not ensure protection. Meanwhile, a new UN Security Council resolution, sponsored by Bahrain and the US, condemning Iran's blockade is set for discussion, with Iran facing potential rebuff. However, Iran claims a deal with China has allowed oil tankers bound for China to pass through the strait since Wednesday, with China agreeing to limited charging, potentially undercutting US opposition.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in New Delhi for Brics foreign ministers’ meeting, highlighting the Minab school strike that allegedly killed 168 children in a US strike, amid discussions on energy security and regional stability.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. “Regarding the strait issue, the international community shares a common concern over restoring normal safe passage through the strait,” Beijing’s top diplomat said on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. “Regarding the strait issue, the international community shares a common concern over restoring normal safe passage through the strait,” Beijing’s top diplomat said on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China this week, less than 10 days ahead of a high-stakes visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi was set to arrive on Wednesday and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday. The two top diplomats have held multiple rounds of calls since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the current conflict in late February. Throughout, Wang has consistently called for a ceasefire...
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional stability and ongoing diplomatic mediation efforts between Iran and the United States during a recent telephone call.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of lying about the costs of the ongoing US-Iran war, claiming direct expenses have hit $100 billion, significantly higher than the $25 billion figure cited by US officials.
The US and Israel's military pressure on Iran has failed to achieve their objectives, prompting Tehran to propose a phased diplomatic solution prioritizing security guarantees over nuclear negotiations. Iran, through intermediaries Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, demands that any settlement begin with an end to hostilities and guarantees against future military action, before addressing its nuclear program. Russia has emerged as a key diplomatic partner, with Foreign Minister Araghchi visiting Moscow to seek continued support. Israel faces constraints across multiple fronts while Iran maintains active diplomatic channels and regional support.
Trump convened his national security team to evaluate an Iranian peace proposal delivered through Pakistan, seeking to end the Middle East crisis and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal offers to reopen the strategic shipping lane in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations deferred. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declined to specify Trump's position but stated his red lines have been clearly communicated to Iran.
US President Donald Trump is evaluating an Iranian peace proposal delivered via Pakistan, aimed at ending the months-long Middle East crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal calls for reopening the narrow Persian Gulf shipping lane in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports and ending the war, with nuclear talks deferred to a later stage. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declined to say how Trump views the proposition, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the offer in a Fox News interview.
The Russian leader noted that the Iranian people are fighting "courageously and heroically" for their sovereignty
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for consultations on regional and bilateral issues. He described recent talks with Pakistan as successful and discussed Strait of Hormuz coordination with Oman, emphasizing the importance of maintaining close coordination between the two coastal states.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi planned "to hold consultations with the Russian authorities on the current situation in the talks, the ceasefire and developments around the conflict" in the Middle East"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday to meet with President Vladimir Putin. The visit aims to discuss ways to resolve the conflict in the Middle East. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed Araghchi was in Russia for talks, with the Kremlin stating Putin was scheduled to meet with the Iranian minister.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled once to Oman and twice to Pakistan over the weekend, before heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
